Just watched the Men’s Elite 800m (Jewett, NCAA 1-2 Arkansas Runners) get completely demolished by a CAMERAMAN WALKING ONTO THE TRACK.
The runners had just come through at 51.05 for the first lap, moments before a cameraman walks right into lane 1 with his huge equipment, and completely flattens the entire field.
DNF for the entire field. (Arizona State’s Dayton Carlson finished the race in 1:57)
Have we ever seen a bigger, unavoidable disaster in such a high-profile race? These guys were about to finish in 1:44-1:45 presumably.
I’m sure a video of the aftermath will surface soon, but if anyone here was at the meet, drop your thoughts: